Truck driver
W-S Feed & Supplies Ltd. is located at P.O, Box 519, 45 Maria Street, Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Truck driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: W-S Feed & Supplies Ltd.
Position: Truck driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: P.O, Box 519, 45 Maria Street, Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0
Job Description
- The candidate must respond to customer complaints or concerns.
- The candidate must maintain professionalism in customer service.
- The candidate must load and unload goods.
- The candidate must operate and drive straight or articulated trucks in order to transport goods and materials.
- The candidate must oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect the brakes, tires, lights, cold storage, and other equipment.
- The candidate must be able to perform emergency roadside repairs.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all vehicle aspects.
- The candidate must perform preventive maintenance.
- The candidate will be responsible for recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
- The candidate will be responsible for tarping and ensuring cargo safety and security.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have an AZ class license, DZ class license, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement, and Defensive Driving Course certification.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in a room and board-provided setting, dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being, where staff members thrive.
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about accident or incident reports, bill of lading, driver logbooks, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports and trip reports.
Type of trucking and equipment
- Trucking equipment is a straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles).
Communication systems experience
- The candidate will be responsible for operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigational equipment.
- The candidate must be familiar with the Trip recorder (on-board computer).
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have travel experience in the local area.
- The candidate must have short-haul travel experience.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check, driver’s licence validity check and driving record check (abstract).
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
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